[Q]can i update a locked x10i? - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

a friend just bought a x10i... but the carrier has not released the update to gingerbread, and doesn't seem to know if the update will come at all... so... Can I flash the phone without any problem? iven if it is locked?

Yes u can use flashtool. Flash global generic 2.3.3 and ur good to go. The state of sim/bootloader (whatever it is that u refer to as locked I not sure) is not a problem it'll work fine.
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i meant the opposite of Unlocked xD...

elporcus20 said:
i meant the opposite of Unlocked xD...
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Short answer = Yes

Unlocked what? Sim or bootloader. but as said above u can do it to either by following my previous post
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[Q] Can I got back after unlocking bootloader

Question is in the title because I would love to unlock it but my usb port is on it's way out so i'll need to send my phone off for repair and I'll need it on stock with locked bootloader for that.
You cant relock it its permanent
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geordie 34 said:
You cant relock it its permanent
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Ahh ok :/, thanks anyway
They won't be able to detect.if it's unlocked if it has stock ROM.
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Dark Nightmare said:
They won't be able to detect.if it's unlocked if it has stock ROM.
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You wouldn't know what kind of tools they would use to test to make sure your phone is still valid for warranty, they may as well use an unsigned sin file to test whether you have done stuff on the bootloader.
So my advice is don't do anything yet until you get your phone back from the service centre.
aR_ChRiS said:
You wouldn't know what kind of tools they would use to test to make sure your phone is still valid for warranty, they may as well use an unsigned sin file to test whether you have done stuff on the bootloader.
So my advice is don't do anything yet until you get your phone back from the service centre.
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I was talking to my mate actually who knows loads of stuff about SE and the way they work etc and he said the tool they use to check, Emma I think it's called, hasn't been updated since April so they won't be able to pick up anything to do with the BL for now
No, not even with a nandroid backup
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Re-locking bootloader possible
yournameshouldbehere said:
geordie 34 said:
You cant relock it its permanent
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Ahh ok :/, thanks anyway
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u can fully re-lock ur bootloader..with this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17494360 GOOD LUCK BUDDY

Need help with flashtool / .71 firmware and miui

I've been trying all day to flash the .71 firmware and different kernels for miui.
I really want miui to work on my x10. I've tried all the provided kernels for the miui Roms I've tried.
I can flash the uk generic firmware fine but when I try the kernels in flashtool it keeps saying error aborted and keeps doing that but if I try uk generic again it flashes fine.
I have x10i uk vodaphone
Thanks
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Have you unlocked your boot loader?
It was previously unlocked. If I reflash original uk firmware does it relock again? Any app about to test if it locked or not?
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Roshi69 said:
It was previously unlocked. If I reflash original uk firmware does it relock again? Any app about to test if it locked or not?
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SIM unlocked or bootloader unlocked? to check if bootloader is unlocked run this: (post#2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
where it says: RUNNING S1_EROM FROM VER "r8Axxx" if the first letter is lowercase, you're unlocked. If you see "R8Axxx" the you will need to unlock.

[Q] Unlocking my boot loader

ether Day All
please can anyone help me to unlock my boot loader step by step in an easy way either with the latest flash tool or any other tool ?
please anyone knew help us with a step by step explanation .
Thanks,
there is one One touch tool to unlock bootloader but the thing is u need to be on 2.1 then it can unlock bootloader easily !! if u can flash 2.1 then search for the one touch tool i dont remember the name exactly but u can search the forums for it !!
If you go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 and download flashtool you can unlock with one click of button. You need to be on stock kernel to do this. or unlock button will be grayed out
Edit: Is your phone sim locked or unlocked? If it is unlocked u need to check with s1tool if you can actually unlock this way (it can break your device). Info for this is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19685019#post19685019 (6th post)
laneyofdeath said:
If you go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 and download flashtool you can unlock with one click of button. You need to be on stock kernel to do this. or unlock button will be grayed out
Edit: Is your phone sim locked or unlocked? If it is unlocked u need to check with s1tool if you can actually unlock this way (it can break your device). Info for this is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19685019#post19685019 (6th post)
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I tried the flash tool method but when I click on plugin it didn't show unlock ??
even though am now on stock rom and stock kernel and rooted.
any idea to fix this issue.
ru on 2.3 or 2.1 ???
acerulz said:
ru on 2.3 or 2.1 ???
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Am on 2.3 stock rom
SE Xperia said:
Am on 2.3 stock rom
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you need to be on Stock 2.1 for it to work...
Thank you all for your support I unlocked the boot loader with the flash tool .
The reason why it didn't work for the first time was cause the su binary of the root was old and i update it the tried again and It worked .
Thank you all .
sam_a200 said:
you need to be on Stock 2.1 for it to work...
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No.even 2.3.3 also can unlock bootloader using Flashtool.
Here's the easiest step.
1.Download the latest flashtool.
2.Flash the phone to stock SE 2.3.3 ROM.
3.Root Your Phone
4.Click Plugin & unlock your bootloader.
Thats all.
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you need to be on Stock 2.1 for it to work...
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with the new flash tool no you don't have to be on stock 2.1 it's OK even if you are on stock 2.3.3
Thanks anyway mate .
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SE Xperia said:
Thank you all for your support I unlocked the boot loader with the flash tool .
The reason why it didn't work for the first time was cause the su binary of the root was old and i update it the tried again and It worked .
Thank you all .
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Hi everyone, i´m having problems with unlock bootloader and i dont know why, because i follow all the instructions.
what is this about su binary of the root? how can i check version and how can i update it, just for try.
thanks.
what's the benefit of having boot loader unlock it seems like with flash tool I can slap any room I want.
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dito33 said:
what's the benefit of having boot loader unlock it seems like with flash tool I can slap any room I want.
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Not much really there is a few rom that requires unlocked bootloader however :/
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Thanks, however how do I know if my bootloader is unlock already,
is there any way to check without doing it again.
dito33 said:
Thanks, however how do I know if my bootloader is unlock already,
is there any way to check without doing it again.
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Search forum for s1tool and follow. Also (not sure if this is accurate or not) type on keypad *#*#service#*#*, go on service info, software info & check s1 boot version it has few numbers then r8a033. If the r Is lower case (like above) then I believe u have unlocked. Even easier after I type all this flash doom kernel for unlock bl if se logo is replaced by dooms boot pic then u unlocked allow
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shahkam said:
Not much really there is a few rom that requires unlocked bootloader however :/
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Benefits would be custom kernels no more SE crap I find that my phone is a hell of a lot faster than when the BL was locked
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laneyofdeath said:
Search forum for s1tool and follow. Also (not sure if this is accurate or not) type on keypad *#*#service#*#*, go on service info, software info & check s1 boot version it has few numbers then r8a033. If the r Is lower case (like above) then I believe u have unlocked. Even easier after I type all this flash doom kernel for unlock bl if se logo is replaced by dooms boot pic then u unlocked allow
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Thanks, very good info and my is big R so I have to do some homework to get that bl unlock.
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dito33 said:
Thanks, very good info and my is big R so I have to do some homework to get that bl unlock.
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Did u use s1tool to confirm?
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used both s1 and the *#*#....etc code and both show R. My problem is I can't get the bl unlock but I'm rooted with cwm installed, also in device manager phone is detected as Sony Ericson sa0102 is this ok cuz SE tool says wrong phone and can't do bl but flash tool recognize it ok.
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dito33 said:
used both s1 and the *#*#....etc code and both show R. My problem is I can't get the bl unlock but I'm rooted with cwm installed, also in device manager phone is detected as Sony Ericson sa0102 is this ok cuz SE tool says wrong phone and can't do bl but flash tool recognize it ok.
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Not sure but I think that means u can't do it. Is it sim unlocked?
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Unlock bootloader via aTP.How to relock?

I want to know if i can relock the bootloader,after the TP method,and if i keep it unlock if i can update normally via update center... Can anyone please help me?
with locked BT you can recive update of sony any way (seus, companion, OTA)
if unlocked you cant use anything unless you want bricked phone.
So it doesnt matter that i havent lose DRM?If i try to update,i ll brick it huh?
So is there any way to re-lock?
kozer1986 said:
So it doesnt matter that i havent lose DRM?If i try to update,i ll brick it huh?
So is there any way to re-lock?
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camoon......we get ICS anyway...with locked and relocked, unlocked and open and closed bootloaders.
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Yes i agree but what i ll do if sony give the update,and the update brick my phone??
kozer1986 said:
Yes i agree but what i ll do if sony give the update,and the update brick my phone??
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if SE give us ICS update, then we come back to xda and there is solution(flashtool, wotan, zip, img) method to flash ICS with any bootloader condition.
Trust me mate!!
you dont brick anything.
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I know i m overreacted but I ask because a eek ago i ve totally bricked my phone (damaged imei) and now i m scared to even try flash any kernel or something..I ve unlocked the bootloader via testpoind but I m so afraid to flash any kernel yet..
So to come back on subject...Can the bootloader be locked again or not?
kozer1986 said:
I know i m overreacted but I ask because a eek ago i ve totally bricked my phone (damaged imei) and now i m scared to even try flash any kernel or something..I ve unlocked the bootloader via testpoind but I m so afraid to flash any kernel yet..
So to come back on subject...Can the bootloader be locked again or not?
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Yes, if you unlocked with S1Tool there is a restore button.
taaviu said:
if SE give us ICS update, then we come back to xda and there is solution(flashtool, wotan, zip, img) method to flash ICS with any bootloader condition.
Trust me mate!!
you dont brick anything.
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So if i unlock the bootloader with official way i will get ics right.? Because i want to unlock , but im afraid i will lose ics
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eu8umhc said:
So if i unlock the bootloader with official way i will get ics right.? Because i want to unlock , but im afraid i will lose ics
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you will not loose ICS as when ever its released you can get it from XDA and then you can flash your mobile with flashtool to get the lastest ICS on your mobile ....
so go for it & unlock your bootloader & enjoy.............
piku2008 said:
you will not loose ICS as when ever its released you can get it from XDA and then you can flash your mobile with flashtool to get the lastest ICS on your mobile ....
so go for it & unlock your bootloader & enjoy.............
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Exactly! !
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piku2008 said:
you will not loose ICS as when ever its released you can get it from XDA and then you can flash your mobile with flashtool to get the lastest ICS on your mobile ....
so go for it & unlock your bootloader & enjoy.............
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ok thanks for the information

Ftf file for stock ics update

Hello
I started this thread for the people who have unlocked their bootloader or their carrier won't allow the ics update(like me )
So... When the official update is out can someone create a ftf file for us to feed our lovely phone?
Tnx.
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Wrong Thread..!
And obviously someone will upload the ftf coz most of us here have unlocked bootloaders .
meumangarora said:
Wrong Thread..!
And obviously someone will upload the ftf coz most of us here have unlocked bootloaders .
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Sorry, pretty obvious
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Why wouldn't carrier allow the update? And how you know it?
Also, bootloader can be relocked/restored.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Why wouldn't carrier allow the update? And how you know it?
Also, bootloader can be relocked/restored.
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I went to my carrier's shop and they told me that ics is not a good os at all! Amazing!!!
Oh and I have relocked my bootloader and flashed stock rom
But still pcc can't repair my lww
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Someguyfromhell said:
Why wouldn't carrier allow the update? And how you know it?
Also, bootloader can be relocked/restored.
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Is that so?
xdevilium said:
I went to my carrier's shop and they told me that ics is not a good os at all! Amazing!!!
Oh and I have relocked my bootloader and flashed stock rom
But still pcc can't repair my lww
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Which operator in the Netherlands? Also staying here, would like to know also. I hope I am not affected with it...
gualm2 said:
Is that so?
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What you mean?
xdevilium said:
Hello
I started this thread for the people who have unlocked their bootloader or their carrier won't allow the ics update(like me )
So... When the official update is out can someone create a ftf file for us to feed our lovely phone?
Tnx.
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I unlocked by unlocking software which I paid for (I paid for network unlock, it bootloader unlocked optionally) and Sony says both PCC and SEUS would not work. WRONG! SEUS still works for me, I've used it about 3 times. Have you tried SEUS?
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What you mean?
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I didn't know this was possible, care to share how? Thanks!
Someguyfromhell said:
Which operator in the Netherlands? Also staying here, would like to know also. I hope I am not affected with it...
What you mean?
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No man, you don't understand...
I'm in a trip to Israel (WORST IDEA EVEEEEEEER) :banghead:
Oh and I'm back to Netherlands in about a month
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SharpnShiny said:
I unlocked by unlocking software which I paid for (I paid for network unlock, it bootloader unlocked optionally) and Sony says both PCC and SEUS would not work. WRONG! SEUS still works for me, I've used it about 3 times. Have you tried SEUS?
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I'm on the 58 firmware and seus says there's no update for me, I tried to change the si, no luck...
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xdevilium said:
I'm on the 58 firmware and seus says there's no update for me, I tried to change the si, no luck...
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Did you refer to this list ? Which CDA?
I tried CE3 US NL
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Off topic!!!
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Offtopic: Great News. Update will be available next week
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/product...ream-sandwich-rollout-for-xperia-smartphones/

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